Programs

Certificate Programs

Advanced Professional Certification in School-Based Practice (NEW online only format)
This asynchronous, online certificate is intended for practicing school therapists with an interest
in expanding their knowledge in applicable special education law, best practices in evaluation and
intervention, including systems approaches, translation and application of available evidence to
their current practice, and participation in an online community of learners. Completion of this
certificate requires three courses. Tufts Department of Occupational Therapy graduate students who
are interested in schools practice certificate are encouraged to discuss the application process
with the coordinator of the schools certificate.

OTS 194 Working with Children and Adolescents with Self-Regulation Issues (online)

The program is open to individuals with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in
occupational therapy interested in expanding their careers or eager to strengthen their expertise.

Certificate of Advanced Professional Study for
Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists are confronted with administrative and
supervisory responsibilities and the need for increased
specialization. Areas of practice such as health and wellness
consulting, technology and assistive device development, and private
practice community health services are emerging practice areas. To
help occupational therapists meet these demands, Tufts Department of
Occupational Therapy, in conjunction with the Office of Graduate
Studies, offers a part-time program, the Certificate of Advanced
Professional Study.

The program is open to individuals with a bachelor's, master's, or
doctoral degree in occupational therapy. It is of special interest
to occupational therapists interested in expanding their careers,
fieldwork educators, administrators, clinical specialists and
supervisors, and seasoned professionals eager to strengthen their
expertise.

Specialty Courses: Three specialty courses with an
integrated focus are required. These courses and other electives are
offered on the basis of interest and enrollment. Elective
graduate-level courses at Tufts may be substituted based on a
student's needs. An individual course of study is arranged with the
program adviser.

The program is open to individuals with a bachelor's, master's, or
doctoral degree in occupational therapy interested in expanding
their careers or eager to strengthen their expertise.

Certificate in Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
This certificate program is intended for practicing occupational
therapists who would like to use coursework to gain knowledge in the
occupational therapy specialty of hand and upper extremity therapy.
Tufts Department of Occupational Therapy students who are interested
in this content and practice area are also invited to apply

Certificate of Advanced Study in Pain Topics for
Occupational Therapists
The Certificate of Advanced Study in Pain Topics in Occupational
Therapy is designed for health care professionals looking to fill a
gap in knowledge on pain management. The certificate mirrors the
Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) graduate program in Pain
Research, Education and Policy (PREP.) Both programs are built on
the premise that pain is a biopsychosocial phenomenon and as such,
its management ought to be influenced by a variety of factors
ranging from neuroanatomy to social and economic issues. Students
are exposed to a dynamic and richly rewarding educational
experience. All OT-PREP students complete a total of 5 credit hours
to earn the TUSM certificate.

Licensed occupational therapists and students enrolled in the Tufts
University Graduate Degree Program in Occupational Therapy are
invited to enroll in the
TUSM Certiﬁcate of Advanced Study in Pain Topics. A
baccalaureate degree is required for admission. The certificate
requires five courses, each 3 credit hours and is administered
through TUSM, Public Health and Professional Degree Programs.